Maldives rescuer dies in search for Italian divers who drowned
A rescue diver in the Maldives has died while searching for four Italian divers who drowned in a recent diving accident. The search for the missing divers continues despite challenging weather conditions, and one body has already been recovered. An investigation is underway into the circumstances of the incident, including the depth at which the divers were operating.
- ▪A rescue diver, Staff Sergeant Mohamed Mahudhy, died after surfacing during the search operation.
- ▪The Maldives has suspended the operating license of the luxury vessel MV Duke of York involved in the incident.
- ▪One body from the group of five Italian divers was recovered, while the search for the remaining divers continues.
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This image released by the Maldives President's Media Division, shows divers preparing to search for the four missing Italian divers near Alimathaa Island, Vaavu Atoll, Maldives, Saturday, May 15, 2026. MALDIVES PRESIDENT’S MEDIA DIVISION VIA AP A rescue diver in the Maldives searching for the bodies of four Italians who drowned in the deadliest diving disaster in the Indian Ocean tourist destination, has also died, authorities said Saturday, May 16. Teams from the Maldivian National Defense Force (MNDF) were searching for a third day for the Italians who failed to return after a dive on Thursday, officials said. One body from the group of five was recovered the same day. Search operations are being carried out despite bad weather.
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